GENERAL INFORMATION 29
ir de- oHice. The registration of entering students is not complete until the student
ner of has taken the required entrance test battery.
z in g The University Testing Service is authorized by the Kentucky Association
of Colleges and Secondary Schools to operate the Kentucky Cooperative Coun-
wgssed seling and Testing Service.
made VETERAN AFFAIRS
The University Counseling Service coordinates veteran affairs between the
University and the Veterans Administration. The following paragraphs sum-
maiize the policies respecting the veteran who wishes to begin or to continue
his education at the University.
PgOb` Where the Veteran Should Report. The veteran should report to the Uni-
i S a versity Counseling Office, Room 204, Administration Building, which has been
€HtS‘ designated as the receiving center for veterans wishing to enter or re-enter the
(Bac? University of Kentucky. Here the applicant will be given information about
uma = applying for federal benefits, and general guidance with respect to vocational
opportunities, courses of study, etc. From this office he will be referred for
further assistance to other persons as the individual case requires.
dents What the Veteran Should Bring With Him.
H· 1. The credentials necessary for admission to the University as described
and under the heading “Admission to the University” in this Bulletin.
]SarY> 2. A Certificate for Education and Training, Public Law 550, or a letter
fable- indicating eligibility under Public Laws 610 or 894. (No payment for sub-
held sistence may be made until a certificate has been filed with the University.)
trim? The veteran should obtain his certificate from the Veterans’ Administration as
O V6 soon as possible after he decides to enter the University of Kentucky. Transfer
students should request a change of place of training prior to registration.
3. Sufficient funds to provide subsistence for two months.
Mable Application for Benefits Under Public Laws 610, 894, and 550. Under
Public Laws 610 and 894 provision has been made for vocational education or
dents .
Phew training to overcome handicaps suffered as a result of service-connected dis-
abilities. In order to qualify for such rehabilitation aid, the veteran must have
lr the sustained an injury or other disability which will qualify him for a pension or
disability compensation. A veteran who is interested in applying for educa-
agi? tional benefits under Public Law 610 or 894 should seek information from the
;f in_ nearest ofiice of the Veterans’ Administration prior to the date for enrollment
f d€_ at the University.
Public Law 550 (Korean GI BILL) provides educational benefits for
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;VL;;;` honorably discharged veterans who have served a minimum of 90 days in the
. ,· ` armed forces after ]une 27, 1950. Veterans who entered the Armed Forces
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rider; after ]anuary 31, 1955, are not eligible.
Veterans who plan to enter the University of Kentucky under Public Law
Views 550 (Korean GI Bill) should apply to their nearest V.A. Ofiice for a Certificate
of Education and Training. This should be done prior to registration date at
ation the University of Kentucky. The Certificate of Education and Training is
nsion evidence of entitlement to educational benefits under Public Law 550. It
should be presented to the University Counseling Ofiice at the time of enroll-
_ _1 d ment. Since Public Law 550 provides that all benefits be paid directly to the
’m ` veteran, the veteran must arrange for payment of his own fees just as any non-
  veterau would do.
Q ag]- WAR ORPHANS EDUCATION PROGRAM. All persons eligible under
{ tllis this program should read the general instructions for veterans and follow the